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Entrepreneur and television personality Trinny Woodall has said artificial intelligence could become a powerful tool for women looking to advance in their careers, after pausing operations at her cosmetics company to train staff in AI skills.

Trinny Woodall says AI can help women gain an edge in the workplace

13 March 2026 AI, In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

Trinny London founder Trinny Woodall says artificial intelligence can help women advance their careers after training 150 employees in AI tools at her £70m cosmetics company.

Just Eat Takeaway.com is expanding its push towards sustainable food delivery packaging by introducing a new range of plastic-free takeaway boxes across ten European markets, using a plant-based coating designed to replace conventional plastic linings.

Just Eat Takeaway.com rolls out plastic-free takeaway boxes across Europe

13 March 2026 In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Just Eat Takeaway.com is introducing plastic-free takeaway boxes across 10 European markets using Xampla’s Morro™ plant-protein coating, offering a recyclable alternative to traditional plastic-lined food packaging.

The UK government has unveiled a new online tool designed to help households and businesses track the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband across the country, offering greater transparency over when faster connectivity will reach local communities.

Government launches postcode checker to track gigabit broadband rollout across UK

13 March 202624 March 2026 In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

The UK government has launched a new postcode checker allowing households and businesses to track when gigabit broadband will reach their area as Project Gigabit expands rural connectivity.

The spirit of British enterprise took centre stage once again at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2025, held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, where the nation’s most innovative, resilient and purpose-driven businesses were celebrated in a glittering evening of recognition and entertainment

Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards and ITV partner for £500,000 TV advertising prize

12 March 202612 March 2026 In Business Business Matters 0 Comments

The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards has announced a major new media partnership with ITV for 2026.

The eco-friendly pet brand Piddle Patch, which rose to national prominence following an appearance on Dragons’ Den, has won a significant trademark infringement case in the UK courts after a judge ruled that a rival company deliberately attempted to profit from its brand recognition.

Dragons’ Den success story Piddle Patch wins landmark trademark infringement case

10 March 202611 March 2026 In Business, Legal Jamie Young 0 Comments

Piddle Patch, the eco-friendly dog toilet brand featured on Dragons’ Den, has won a High Court trademark infringement case against City Doggo Ltd in a ruling that could shape UK intellectual property disputes.

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has filed an unprecedented lawsuit against the United States government after being formally labelled a “supply chain risk”, escalating a bitter dispute over the military use of advanced AI technology.

Anthropic sues US government after being labelled a ‘supply chain risk’ in AI dispute

10 March 2026 AI, In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

AI company Anthropic has sued the US government after being labelled a “supply chain risk” following a dispute over military use of its technology and restrictions on autonomous weapons and surveillance.

The cyber defences of UK businesses are faltering as 50 per cent of businesses reported a cyber attack or breach over the past 12 months, according to the government’s latest Cyber security breaches survey 2024.

More companies paying ransoms as AI-powered cyberattacks intensify

10 March 2026 AI, In Business, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

The number of companies paying ransomware demands rose sharply in 2025 as hackers used AI to launch more sophisticated cyberattacks, with payments averaging $296,000.

John Lewis is preparing to enter a new era of retail by selling products through artificial intelligence platforms and social media, as the historic department store seeks to attract younger shoppers and modernise its business model.

John Lewis to sell via ChatGPT and TikTok in youth push

8 March 2026 AI, In Business, Marketing Jamie Young 0 Comments

John Lewis plans to sell products through ChatGPT and TikTok Shop as part of a multimillion-pound AI-powered shopping strategy aimed at attracting younger customers.

UK business leaders warn that Rachel Reeves’s planned Budget tax increases could push small firms to raise prices, delay hiring, or cut jobs, threatening inflation and growth.

AI bias risks locking women out of tech-driven economic growth, MPs warn

6 March 20266 March 2026 AI, In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

New research from the Women and Work APPG warns AI systems risk reinforcing gender inequality in recruitment, promotion and pay unless women are better represented in technology development and governance.

Britain’s iconic fish and chip shops are facing renewed financial pressure as rising oil prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to drive up operating costs across the sector.

Fish and chip shops ‘under pressure’ as Iran war oil surge hits costs

5 March 20265 March 2026 In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Fish and chip shops across the UK could face rising energy and transport costs as oil prices surge amid the Iran conflict, putting further pressure on already tight margins.

UK Supreme Court rules Spain cannot avoid €120m renewable energy debt by claiming state immunity

UK Supreme Court rules Spain cannot avoid €120m renewable energy debt by claiming state immunity

4 March 2026 In Business, Legal Jamie Young 0 Comments

The UK Supreme Court has ruled Spain cannot claim state immunity to avoid paying a €120m renewable energy arbitration award, allowing investors to pursue seizure of Spanish assets in England.

Channel 4’s commercial division, Channel 4 Sales, has announced the return of its B Corp competition for a second year, offering purpose-driven UK businesses the chance to win a share of £600,000 worth of national TV advertising airtime.

Channel 4 Sales relaunches B Corp competition offering £600,000 in TV advertising for sustainable businesses

4 March 20264 March 2026 In Business, Marketing Jamie Young 0 Comments

Channel 4 Sales has opened entries for its 2026 B Corp competition, offering £600,000 in free TV advertising to five UK B Corp businesses to boost national awareness and growth.

The UK’s competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into three of the world’s largest hotel groups, Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group and Marriott International, over concerns they may have shared “competitively sensitive” information through a third-party data analytics platform.

CMA investigates Hilton, IHG and Marriott over alleged hotel data sharing via STR

3 March 2026 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Hilton, InterContinental Hotels and Marriott over alleged sharing of competitively sensitive data via STR, owned by CoStar.

Gold has surged back above $5,400 an ounce in early trading following US missile strikes on Iran, prompting fresh speculation over whether the precious metal could break through $6,000 in the coming weeks.

Gold surges above $5,400 after Trump’s Iran strikes, could prices hit $6,000 next?

2 March 20262 March 2026 In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Gold climbs above $5,400 following US strikes on Iran, reigniting safe-haven demand. Analysts weigh whether bullion could reach $6,000 as oil prices and geopolitical tensions escalate.

On-demand laundry and dry-cleaning platform Laundryheap has accelerated its international growth strategy with launches in four new markets: Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland.

Laundryheap ramps up global expansion with four new market launches

27 February 2026 Get Funded, In Business Amy Ingham 0 Comments

On-demand laundry firm Laundryheap launches in Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland, expanding to 28 cities worldwide as it pursues aggressive global growth in 2026.

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Israeli-American solar geoengineering start-up Stardust has raised $75m to develop particles that reflect sunlight, drawing criticism from campaigners.

Stardust has raised $75m to develop sunlight-reflecting particles

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